Mo. House passes workers' comp bill

Friday, April 27, 2012

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House has approved legislation barring employees from suing co-workers for on-the-job injuries. The bill cleared the House on Thursday on a vote of 99-47 and moves now to the Senate. Lawmakers approved similar provisions earlier this year as part of a bill on workers' compensation and other workplace issues, but Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed that measure.

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